Yes, after 6 years of digital (even though mostly manual exposure) I've
pretty much forgotten how to read (and interpret) a simple metering
system. One of the days I'll have to experiment with the 5D's spot
meter and see if I can make it tell me the correct ETTR exposure without
one or two test shots. :-)
Chuck Norcutt
On 11/19/2011 2:53 AM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Hi, Chris,
>
> I have never run the numbers on weight and balance calculations, but, in
> many cases, I think it comes about in converting piston engine designs to
> turboprops. The turbos are so much lighter than the piston engines that
> they have to be moved forward as far as possible. The extended nose gives
> baggage space to help complete the balance with a full load of passengers.
> At least, that is my simple view of the issue.
>
> Returning to film brings its own challenges, especially with manual
> exposure. Digital autoexposure has ruined me!
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Barker"<ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion"<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 1:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Film Shots from the Airport
>
>
>> It's interesting to see film again, Jim.
>>
>> I've always wondered why aircraft like that have such long noses. I'm
>> sure that there is not that much kit to instal in there, and it must
>> affect the pilot's view on the approach. I'm surprised that the designer
>> doesn't work out the balance to allow the use of a shorter nose.
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> On 18 Nov 2011, at 19:10, Jim Nichols wrote:
>>
>>> I took a few film shots at the local airport to evaluate a recent lens
>>> acquisition, a Canon 50/1.4 from the late 1950s.
>>>
>>> This beautiful turboprop business twin is a frequent visitor:
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/N20WL+9a.jpg.html
>>>
>>> A local Cessna 340 pulled up to the gas pump, and the airport crew
>>> responded. While the owner had positioned the ladder, guess who gets to
>>> do the work.
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Fueling+the+340+18.jpg.html
>>>
>>> She also does office work when business is slow:
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Office+Work.jpg.html
>>
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